Can this be done?

[MELSMICE]

We would like to plan a trip for next Spring break, which for us happens to fall at Easter next year.

Our home resort is OKW & we've always stayed there. We would like to try somewhere else, but don't want to get shut out of staying at DVC at all.

Can I book at OKW using the 11 month window & then try to change my ressie to another place at the 7 month window? Are you allowed to do that?

If not, what's the best way to handle this?

 

[Chuck S]

You are absolutely allowed to do that, and is what many folks recommend.

 

[MELSMICE]

Thanks. I thought so but wanted to confirm.

 

[disneynutz]

You mean, cancel and re-book at 7 months.

Make sure that the MS Advisor holds the new reservation before they cancel the old. I have read that someone lost their new reservation while waiting for the Advisor to cancel the old and make the new.

 

[MELSMICE]

You mean, cancel and re-book at 7 months.

Make sure that the MS Advisor holds the new reservation before they cancel the old. I have read that someone lost their new reservation while waiting for the Advisor to cancel the old and make the new.

Thanks for the tip. That is good to know.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

We would like to plan a trip for next Spring break, which for us happens to fall at Easter next year.

Our home resort is OKW & we've always stayed there. We would like to try somewhere else, but don't want to get shut out of staying at DVC at all.

Can I book at OKW using the 11 month window & then try to change my ressie to another place at the 7 month window? Are you allowed to do that?

If not, what's the best way to handle this?

Yes, there should be availability at the 7 month window if you're flexible. We went during our Spring Break this year, which was also Easter, and I booked a 2-BR at SSR at the 5 month window. Nothing else was available, and that was okay. I love OKW and SSR, so I'm never disappointed if those are my only options!!!

Just be prepared, as other DVC units are noticably smaller than OKW. BIL/SIL did the exact same thing last month and stayed at SSR and commented often on how much smaller the rooms are. They are a family of 5 and in OKW, there's a couch, loveseat and chair and at SSR, there's a couch and a chair. They didn't feel it gave them enough space.

For me, I love the change. Each resort provides a totally different experience and there are things I like and would change if I could. If you keep an open mind, I think you'll have a wonderful time!!! I'm glad we branched out, as I haven't stayed at a DVC I haven't liked. Of the 8 DVC resorts, we've stayed at 3, will be staying at a different one in Aug and just purchased a VB contract. We're making the rounds quickly, and I'm LOVING it!!!

 

[joepest6]

yes you can just keep in mind your points may differ if you get into a new place